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ICO to SVG converter

Convert ICO to SVG free in your browser. Wrap your image in an SVG file for tools that only accept vector uploads.

Convert your ICO

Drop a ICO file or click to browse. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Drop ICO file here
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Good to know: The SVG embeds your ICO as raster data, it is not converted to true vector paths.
Pick a file to start.
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What this SVG actually is

The SVG produced here is a wrapper: your ICO pixels are embedded as a data URL inside an image tag. It opens and scales like any SVG, which satisfies upload forms and icon systems that only accept .svg files.

Limits to know

Because the content stays raster, enlarging the SVG far beyond the original ICO size will soften the picture. For true infinitely scalable art you need vector paths, which this conversion does not create.

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ICO to SVG FAQs

Is this a true vector conversion?
No. The ICO image is embedded as data inside an SVG wrapper, so it displays and scales like an SVG file but remains raster pixels underneath. True vector tracing is not performed.
Why would I want ICO inside an SVG?
Some platforms, icon systems and design tools only accept SVG uploads. This wrapper lets you use a ICO image wherever an SVG file is required.
Will the SVG scale without losing quality?
It scales without breaking layout, but since the content is raster pixels it will soften if enlarged far beyond the original ICO dimensions.
Can I edit the SVG in a vector editor?
You can open it in tools like Inkscape or Illustrator and move or resize the embedded image, but you cannot edit it as vector paths.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with local code. Your files never leave your device.
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